ALPINE ROCKER
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By mixing and matching flex properties and sidecuts, the skis can be manufactured in different configurations that offer enormous benefits to skiers of various target groups. The exact harmonization of the rocker shape to its flex and sidecut takes on an enormous importance.
EDGE GRIP FULL ROCKER practicality, it would work passably in deep snow. On-piste, though, it would be disastrous.
From a purely theoretical point of view, it’s entirely possible to take a ski and “just give it a bit more bend.” While limited in
This is why we always fundamentally redesign all of our ski models when they are made in a rocker construction! In the following chart we show which construction configurations from Völkl are intended for which ski lines and which target group.
FULL ROCKER
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Effective edge length (red) in decent slow, moderate turns
At approx. 35° oblique position full edge contact
Over 50° oblique position maximum edge pressure
TIP ROCKER
ACP
FCP
Maximum edge contact
Minimum edge contact
ACP
Maximum edge contact
Maximum edge contact
Tail
Tip ROCKER
FCP
Minimum edge contact
Tail
Tip
ROCKER
ROCKER
SKI LINE: Racetiger Speedwall GS & SL UVO, Racetiger RC & SC UVO,
RTM 75/75iS/73, Essenza, Junior Racetiger, RTM Junior, Essenza Junior TARGET GROUP: Moderate all condition and all-round skier CAMBERING: The ski has a variable edge length in the shovel area. The rocker height is moderate. MECHANISM: The variable edge length in the shovel area makes the ski easier to turn. The cambered area underneath the foot and at the tail provides control and support for novices and intermediates.
The rocker height is moderate.
MECHANISM: The short minimum edge length under the binding counteracts the natural inertia and heaviness of a wider ski.
PI
STE
ON
SKI LINE: V-Werks RTM, RTM 84, RTM 81, RTM 80, RTM 77 TARGET GROUP: Athletic, all-condition skier CAMBERING: The ski has a predominately variable edge length in the tip area.
ROCKER TECHNOLOGY
ROCKER CONSTRUCTION
TIP
ROCKER
T I P & TA I L R O C K E R ACP
FCP
Maximum edge contact
Minimum edge contact
Maximum edge contact
Tail
Tip ROCKER
ROCKER
PI
STE
ON
SKI LINE: V-Werks Code, Code Speedwall S & L UVO, Code UVO TARGET GROUP: Athletic, modern on-piste skiers / high end CAMBERING: The ski has a variable edge length in the shovel and tail areas. The rocker height is minimal.
MECHANISM: The variable edge set between the shovel and tail makes the ski turn-happy. That in turn allows for a stiffer flex setup. A longer ski can be selected.
TIP&TAIL
ROCKER
* ACP: Aft-Contact-Point, FCP: Forward-Contact-Point
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